Iliana is due to give birth to a girl in March. Before she became pregnant, IIiana weighed 200 pounds and was in the obese BMI range for her height. Based on this information, her physician will recommend that she gain ________ pounds during her pregnancy.

A. 15 to 25
B. 28 to 40
C. 11 to 20
D. 25 to 35


Answer: C

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